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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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The EFF, a nonprofit organization that advocates for free speech and privacy rights online, has long been a defender of Section 230.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Diamond Ward, his public defender in the state case, said prosecutors overcharged Moreno-Gama, calling the incident a “property crime, at best.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Although it is a structured shape, central defender Dayot Upamecano stepped into midfield to press Arda Guler.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Pau Cubarsi was dismissed by Istvan Kovacs in the first leg, and fellow Barca defender Eric Garcia was sent off by Clement Turpin in the second.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Will was a post-grad senior and a strong defender, but he relied too much on his jump shot, which most of the time clanked off the rim.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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